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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
3
Miss Mary Katherine Ory acted as hostess for a Halloween party at her home Tuesday night. The gathering enjoyed traditional Halloween games and then attended the midnight preview together.
The Texas Safety Association says arriving a few minutes late is better than never and warns that doubling vehicle speed quadruples impact force in a crash.
After you have saved that two minutes, what are you going to do with it asks the Texas Safety Association. The agency prompts readers to consider productive use of small time savings in daily routines and safety practices.
Hundreds of ex students of Southwest Texas State Teachers College plan to gather in San Marcos for fall homecoming on Saturday November 4. Activities begin with 9 am registration and entertainment followed by a 10 am assembly and business meeting in the new 143 000 auditorium laboratory building as announced by J H Vorenbaum executive secretary of the Ex Student Association.
A traveler recounts a long bus journey from Comanche Texas to Athens Georgia visiting relatives and sites along the way. She describes scenery in Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia, notes Arcadia Longfellow Evangeline lore, and details crosses of the Father of Waters lookouts mountain and Cumberland ranges.
In a letter to Bill Luker argues unemployment is a historic problem tied to civilization. He compares economic cycles to a merry go round and notes fascist states use the unemployed in war industries. He advocates disarmament but warns of unresolved unemployment.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a strictly vegetable medicine for biliousness headaches flatulence gas and listlessness due to temporary constipation. The 60 cent bottle is offered as a laxative relief option.
A University of Texas study by Martha Dickey finds that school administrators rate teaching success higher for a teacher's personality than her sports skill. The 50 women PE teachers from 1931-36 were scored on sports skill, cooperativeness, teaching knowledge, personal charm, and other factors. The survey shows teaching personality often outweighs athletic ability.
A cautionary notice urges stopping driving if vision becomes impaired. It stresses safety for motorists and pedestrians and advises seeking medical evaluation and alternate transportation options. The guidance underscores responsible behavior to prevent accidents and protect community wellbeing.
Jackie Smith of Aquilla Hill County shoots and wounds a wolf after a dog named Snipes treed the animal and attacked bystanders. With a .22 rifle, two cartridges, and a knife, he defends himself as the struggle moves through trees and brush. The wolf falls after a final shot. Jackie and Snipes escape unharmed.
A guidance notice urges drivers to rest when weary to maintain skillful operation. It emphasizes paced recuperation and vigilant steering as essential for safety on busy roads.
An eight year old girl crossing a street in a Texas metropolis died after a young driver failed to heed a warning sign at a busy intersection. The driver did not look as he proceeded despite traffic rules requiring motorists to look both ways before entering.
An advertisement notes a sale on butter paper at 500 sheets for 1.75 dollars. It is printed under the label Coman che Chief.
A small office sale lists a large package of ruled notebook paper offered for five cents. The notice notes location at the chief office and invites buyers to claim the lot. No further bidders or dates are specified in the fragment.
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